Nikon S640 vs Nikon D600
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Nikon S640 vs Nikon D600 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
- 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
- Announced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 850g - 141 x 113 x 82mm
- Revealed November 2012
- Previous Model is Nikon D300S
- Successor is Nikon D610
Nikon S640 vs Nikon D600 Overview
The following is a complete comparison of the Nikon S640 versus Nikon D600, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both are sold by Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the S640 (12MP) and D600 (24MP) and the S640 (1/2.3") and D600 (Full frame) have different sensor sizing.
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The S640 was revealed 4 years before the D600 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon S640 being a Compact camera and the Nikon D600 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S640 scores vs the D600 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon S640 vs Nikon D600 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S640 and Nikon D600. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S640 Gallery and Nikon D600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Nikon D600
S640 | D600 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D600 over the Nikon S640
D600 | S640 | |||
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Revealed | November 2012 | August 2009 | Newer by 39 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S640 and Nikon D600
S640 | D600 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Nikon S640 vs Nikon D600 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S640 has got physical dimensions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Nikon D600 has specifications of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).
Check out the Nikon S640 versus Nikon D600 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the S640 vs the D600.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S640 and D600 is 96 and 56 respectively.
Nikon S640 vs Nikon D600 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S640 and D600.
As you can tell, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S640 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Nikon D600 will provide extra detail because of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged S640 will be behind in sensor technology.
Nikon S640 vs Nikon D600 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S640 vs Nikon D600 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S640 | Nikon D600 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S640 | Nikon D600 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2009-08-04 | 2012-11-13 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed | Expeed 3 |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6016 x 4016 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 39 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Nikon F |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.7-6.6 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3.2 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 5.5fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/200 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 130g (0.29 pounds) | 850g (1.87 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 141 x 113 x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 94 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2980 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 900 shots |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | EN-EL15 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots |
Storage slots | 1 | Two |
Price at launch | $225 | $1,900 |